Mexico Defeats Saudi Arabia and Advances to Gold Cup Semifinals

Mexico Defeats Saudi Arabia 2-0

Alexis Vega Scores, Own Goal Seals Win

Honduras Awaits in Semifinals

The Mexican National Team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to secure a spot in the 2025 Gold Cup Semifinals, although their performance still leaves much to be desired.

Javier Aguirre’s side showed inconsistency but did enough to advance.

Mexico Defeats Saudi Arabia: Vega Opens the Scoring, Own Goal Seals the Win

49’: Alexis Vega scored the opening goal, confirmed by VAR after a review for offside.

89’: An own goal from a Saudi defender under pressure from Santiago Giménez secured the 2-0 final score.

Mexico Defeats Saudi Arabia and Advances to Gold Cup Semifinals – Photo: Concacaf

Young Players Shine in Defense

The coach placed his faith in youth, which paid off: Mateo Chávez came on in the second half, and Gilberto Mora started the match, both leaving positive impressions.

First Halves Still a Major Weakness

El Tri has yet to score in the first 45 minutes in this tournament.

The team’s slow starts remain one of their biggest issues.

Mexico Defeats Saudi Arabia and Advances to Gold Cup Semifinals / Photo: Concacaf

Next 2025 Gold Cup Opponent: Honduras

Mexico will face Honduras in the semifinals, after Honduras pulled off an upset by eliminating Panama on penalties.

The match will carry a sense of revenge, as El Tri has knocked Honduras out in the last two editions of the Nations League.

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